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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
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KEY NUMBERTAG
MASTER KEYWITH REMOTETRANSMITTER
VALET KEY(Light Gray)
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
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On Touring models
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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All doors and the tailgate can be
locked f rom the outside by using the
key in the driver’s door lock. To
unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key, turn the key, and release it.
The remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a f ew seconds.
The lock tab on any passenger’s door
locks and unlocks that door.
To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page
.
To lock all doors and the tailgate,
push the top of the master door lock
switch on either f ront door, pull the
locktabrearwardonthedriver’s
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver’s door.
Pushing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all doors
and the tailgate. Pushing f orward the
locktabonthedriver’sdoors
unlocks only that door.
When the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (U.S.) and 15 km/h
(Canada) or more, all the doors lock
automatically.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
When you shif t to P af ter driving, the
driver’s door unlocks.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .
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On Touring models
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Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
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Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors and tailgate to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors and tailgate lock
whenever you move the shif t lever
out of the Park (P) position.
The doors and tailgate lock when
the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.1.
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Except Touring modelsExcept Touring models
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking A uto Door L ockingT o t urn of f t he A ut o Door L ock
modes:
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Locks all doors and tailgate when the
shif t lever is moved out of the Park (P)
position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door until you hear a click
(af ter about 5 seconds).
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
3.To program the Park Lock mode:
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Locks all doors and tailgate when the
vehicle’s speed reaches about 9 mph
(15 km/h).
Except Touring models
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Push and hold the brake pedal,
and move the shif t lever out of the
Park (P) position.
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park (P) position.
This is the def ault setting.
All doors and tailgate unlock when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park (P) position.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
All doors and tailgate unlock
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
3.
4.
1.
2.
5.
6.
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T o program t he Drive L ock mode:A uto Door Unlocking
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Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors
and tailgate when the shif t lever is
moved into the Park (P) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click,
and after about 5 seconds, you will
hear another click.
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
To program the Park Unlock mode:T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door Unlock
modes:
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Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors
and tailgate when the ignition switch is
moved out of the ON (II) position.
all doors and tailgate
unlock f eature
driver’s door unlock
feature.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
and move the shif t lever out of P.
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold down the switch:
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate
.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate the driver’s door unlock
feature.
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate all doors and tailgate
unlock f eature.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
4.
5.1.
2.
3.
6.
3.
4.
CONT INUED
T o program t he Ignit ion Swit ch
Unlock mode:
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